(130 points: 10 points for the Rough
Draft, 100 points for the project, and 20 points for Oral Presentation)

The purpose of the Element Project is to
Investigate Physical Science Standard 7 in a fun and creative way.

Periodic Table

7. The organization of the periodic table is based on the properties of the
elements and reflects the structure of atoms. As a basis for understanding
this concept: a. Students know how to identify regions corresponding to metals, nonmetals,
and inert gases. b. Students know each element has a specific number of protons in the
nucleus (the atomic number) and each isotope of the element has a different
but specific number of neutrons in the nucleus. c. Students know substances can be classified by their properties, including
their melting temperature, density, hardness, and thermal and electrical
conductivity.

1)select an element(random
selection). Every student in your period must have a different element.
This is an individual project, no groups or partners.

2)
RESEARCHyour element:
Fill out the Research chart on the back of this sheet to help you remember the
details of your element. (It will be graded as part of your project.)

Use the
following websites to find out qualities (both physical and chemical) about the
element you chose. These are a good place to start your search but there are
many other sources available on the internet.

Create an
Element Booklet that demonstrates what you have learned about your chosen
element. Fold 3 pieces of 8 ½ X 11 paper in half, nest the pieces, and staple
along the fold to create the booklet. Fill in the pages as directed, leaving as
little white space as possible.

The rough draft
must be on lined paper, or typed, and include the information listed below in
the correct order.

Oral Presentation:
Teach
the class about your element by sharing the information from your booklet. Make
sure to also include the data from your “Record of Research” sheet. Don’t forget
to recite your riddle or poem as part of your presentation. Be informative and
creative. Have Fun!

Create a
superhero, or super-villain, whose characteristics are based on the properties
of your element. You must draw, AND COLOR, your superhero on 8 ½ X 11
inch paper, as well as write a short story about him/her. The story must be a
minimum of one page in length and include information about your element.
Your character’s strengths/qualities MUST relate to the element’s
properties! It should be designed to help readers learn about the element. Your
story rough draft must include the 10 qualities (underlined) that
relate to your element.

Requirements for
your superhero / super-villain story and drawing:

Drawing
must include at least 5 qualities of the element

·Use
the entire page (8 ½ X 11) leaving very little white space

·Use
both physical AND chemical properties

·
Color your character, matching physical qualities of the element

·
Example:

·If
sulfur is your chosen element, the superhero’s uniform or hair or skin, etc.
must be yellow since sulfur has a characteristic yellow color.

·Note
the properties on the back of the page

Story
MUST include a minimum of 10 qualities (physical and chemical) related to the element.

·
Underline each property in your story.

·
Minimum of one page in length

·
Include a brief background on your character that explains the element’s
history;

·who
discovered it, when, where, and how it was discovered

·
Incorporate a minimum of 2 uses of the element in the story

·
Examples:

·
“Heath Helium’s day job is to fill party balloons at the local gift
shop.”

·
Carbon has a very high melting point – “Captain Carbon walked through the
fire unharmed to save the young boy.”

·
Fluorine can attack glass – “Super-Fluorine and his corrosive personality
magically made the glass disappear.”

Oral Presentation:
Tell
your story to the class (EXTRA CREDIT will be earned for dressing like your
hero/villain). Also include the information from your “Record of Research” sheet
that is not mentioned in the story. Be informative and creative. Have Fun!

Write and perform
a Commercial that advertises your element. You also must include a
Written Advertisement, as seen on a billboard or in a magazine.
Ideas include, but are not limited to, convincing the audience to visit the
element in its natural habitat, encouraging the audience to buy the element, or
persuading the audience to use the element (be creative). You may ask a
classmate to help in the presentation of your commercial but they are still
required to do their own element project.

Requirements for
the commercial (must have written copy for rough draft and final presentation,
underline all facts within your script):

·
Reason for advertisement (example: why visit its natural habitat, why use it or
buy it)

·
Catchy slogan

·3
other interesting facts

·
Border that relates to element

·
Size: minimum 12” X 18”

Oral Presentation:
Perform
your commercial for the class (visual aids are recommended) You may choose to
videotape yourself performing the commercial and present it on the classroom
projector. You must test this prior to your presentation date. If you
create a video, you still must have the written advertisement on the day of your
presentation. Be informative and creative. Have Fun!